Prunus fasciculata var. punctata

Sand almond, Sand Almond

Family: Rosaceae · Type: shrub · Native

Conservation status: CNPS 4.3

Sand almond is a California native shrub found in southern Central Coast and southern Southern Coast Ranges in sandy soils, scrubland, and oak woodland at elevations below 200 meters. Flowering from March to April, this plant produces white flowers in small clusters. Growing with spreading branches 1 to 2 meters tall, it forms a dense, multi-stemmed structure. Its leaves are smooth to finely textured, creating a subtle, refined appearance in its dry, rocky habitat. The shrub is well-adapted to harsh, sandy environments with minimal moisture.

Habitat: Sandy soils, scrubland, oak woodland

Bloom period: Mar-Apr

Elevation: < 200 m

Bioregions: s CCo, s SCoRO.

California counties: San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Los Angeles

Data from The California Species Project — 14,000+ California species with verified data from CNPS, CDFW, USFWS, Jepson eFlora, Cal-IPC, and more.